Choose Kairo
Choose Kairo if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 1,026 Steam reviews back the pick.
Kairo vs Prisoner
Kairo and Prisoner both land in Indie, Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam. Kairo (2013) is 5 years older than Prisoner (2018). Kairo is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Prisoner has no Deck rating yet. No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Prisoner
Choose Prisoner if it's the newer release (2018) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Prisoner launched in 2018.
Both Kairo and Prisoner sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Kairo |  Prisoner | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2018 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 74.4% positive (1,026 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Locked Door Puzzle | High Five Studios LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Kairo (2013) is 5 years older than Prisoner (2018).
- Kairo is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Prisoner has no Deck rating yet.
Kairo vs Prisoner — FAQ
- Should I play Kairo or Prisoner first?
- If you want chronology, Kairo (2013) came out before Prisoner (2018). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Kairo and Prisoner similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Kairo run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Kairo is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Prisoner doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.